Counseling Services

UW students may receive assistance with problems that interfere with academic progress, daily living, adjustment to university life, substances, or relationship issues through group, individual, or couples counseling; crisis intervention services; or brief problem solving sessions. Drop-in, emergency hours and scheduled appointments are available daily. Most individual counseling is short-term and time-effective; most students get their needs meet with four or fewer sessions. After hours emergencies (risk to self and/or others) are handled by contacting the counselor on call at 766-8989.

UCC Professional Staff are trained in helping students cope more effectively with the stresses that interfere with their academic progress. The counseling staff consists of licensed psychologists and counselors, as well as doctoral and masters level students who are completing their training in counseling and psychology.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
All primary status enrolled UW students are eligible for counseling, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, handicap, race, religion, sexual orientation, or progress toward academic degree. UCC is a Safe Zone for all students seeking services.

FEES
Counseling services are free to UW students.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is a top professional priority. Except in cases of risk to life or child-abuse, no information is shared with anyone outside of the UCC staff team without the signed permission of the student.

APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are made in person at the UCC office in room 341 Knight Hall. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm except during the summer then they are 7:30 am 4:30 pm. Daily walk-in times, for a brief initial meeting with a counselor, are 9:00am Noon and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. (Click here to read more details on how to make an appointment.)

Last Updated on 9/9/2009 11:55:41 AM